Discover What You Can See in the Sky This February 2025
February 2025 offers stunning celestial sights, including moon phases and visible planets
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The Moon
The moon will go through several phases this February. The new moon is on January 29. The first quarter happens on February 5. The full moon will shine bright on February 12. Finally, the third quarter is on February 20. This full moon is called the ‘snow moon’ because of the cold weather.
The Planets and Stars
Six planets will be visible in the sky until late February. Look for Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars after sunset. Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter will shine as bright white points. Mercury will also become visible later in the month.
Galaxy Season
February marks the start of ‘galaxy season’ in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the best time to spot distant galaxies filled with gas, dust, and stars. A favorite target is the Andromeda Galaxy, our closest galactic neighbor, about 2.5 million light years away. Stargazers should find a dark spot to use a telescope or binoculars. In very dark skies, you can even see it with the naked eye as a small smudge.